Ep 6. Josh Brolin On 'Hail, Caesar!', Clooney and the Coen Brothers

In this episode of Popcorn With Peter Travers, season 9 episode 6, Peter sits down with Josh Brolin to talk about his role in the Coen Brothers' film "Hail, Caesar!" as well as his working relationship with George Clooney.

Brolin talks about the challenges of playing Eddie Mannix, a real-life Hollywood studio executive, and how he researched the role by reading books and watching documentaries about the era. He also discusses the fun he had working with the Coen Brothers again and their unique approach to filmmaking.

The conversation then turns to Brolin's experience working with Clooney, who directed and co-starred in "Hail, Caesar!" Brolin praises Clooney's leadership on set and his ability to create a fun and collaborative environment. He also fondly reminisces about pranking Clooney on set.

The two also dive into Brolin's career, including his breakthrough role in "The Goonies," his time on the TV series "Private Eye," and his roles in films like "No Country for Old Men" and "Sicario."

Throughout the interview, Brolin's humor and candor shine through, making for an entertaining and insightful conversation about his career and the making of "Hail, Caesar!"